Discover the captivating journey of the Frances Hodgkins Fellowship in 'Undreamed Of... 50 Years of the Frances Hodgkins Fellowship,' a stunning hardback edition. This exquisite 224-page volume, measuring 220 x 280 mm, chronicles the legacy of New Zealand's most significant arts fellowship. From its inception in 1966, when Michael Illingworth was the inaugural fellow, to the present day, this book showcases the extraordinary stories and artworks from half a century of creative talent. The Fellowship has fostered rich cultural contributions and provided artists with the freedom to explore and innovate, transforming the visual arts landscape in New Zealand. Written by arts commentator Priscilla Pitts and featuring insightful interviews by journalist Andrea Hotere, this collection highlights influential artists and the profound impact of the fellowship on their lives and careers. Perfect for art lovers and those interested in New Zealand's artistic heritage, this book not only honors past fellows but also inspires future generations of creators. Support local artistry while enjoying combined shipping and the convenience of no unexpected import charges, custom duty, or taxes. Your purchase directly supports a NZ-owned business located in Auckland, bringing you closer to the vibrant world of New Zealand arts.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 220 x 280 mm
Pages: 224
Bind: hardback
Authors: Priscilla Pitts, Andrea Hotere Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 11-09-2017

In 1966 Michael Illingworth, whose oil painting Adam and Eve appears on the front cover of this book, was awarded the inaugural Frances Hodgkins Fellowship. For the first time in New Zealand a practising artist was given a studio and paid a salary to make art for a whole year. Such support, as Frances Hodgkins herself wrote from her own experience, was capable of ‘yielding up riches – undreamed of’. Poet and critic David Eggleton has described the fellowship as ‘an emblem of cultural endeavour which … holds a legendary status in the public imagination’. The initiative and much of the early funding for the fellowship is thought to have come from poet, editor and arts patron Charles Brasch, and it was set up by the University of Otago Council. Fifty years later, the Frances Hodgkins is still going strong, one of five arts fellowships offered through the University of Otago’s Humanities Division. This sumptuous book brings together the art and the stories of half a century of Frances Hodgkins fellows. Arts commentator Priscilla Pitts writes about their work, while journalist Andrea Hotere interviews the artists about their lives and sources of inspiration. The result is a vibrant celebration of a wealth of talent fostered through New Zealand’s foremost visual arts residency, showing how the artistic wealth created has flowed back into the culture of the small country that nurtured it.

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